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Currently, with the exception of the Pickett property, which abuts approximately 265' of the ROW on the north side commencing at Jefferson Avenue, the city owns all property on both sides of Harper Street, as it abuts the park. He commented that this request was initially brought by the Boulder Valley School District in conjunction with the proposed ball field project. He stated that staff does not have any conflict, as to whether or not the ball fields are built. The staff does not feel that the vacation would raise any conflicts with existing or future access requirements with either the city or the affected property owner. However, in light of concerns expressed in conjunction with the agreement with the School District, staff will be setting a public meeting, along with School District officials, to review the site plan prior to construction. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 10, 1993, and approved the ROW vacation request, via Resolution No. 17, without condition. He explained that the ROW vacation goes hand-in-hand with a land exchange agreement that would be executed between the City of Louisville and Earl D. and Ricky A. Pickett, adjoining property owners to the north of the proposed ROW. The land exchange agreement would convey to the Picketts parcel, on which they have a current site improvement. The Pickett parcel, which would be conveyed to the city, as described on Exhibit "A," is 3,550 s.f. in area. Exhibit "B" describes the city's 2,150 s.f. parcel, which would be conveyed to the Picketts. The exchange, if authorized, would allow a portion of a berm to be constructed, as part of the proposed storm detention facility on City Property. Steve Baysinger, Parks & Recreation Director, stated that they are trying to set a neighborhood meeting for Wednesday, October 13, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. They will be getting fliers out to houses around the area. Howard wondered if the vacancy should be deferred until that meeting is held. Sisk felt that Council should continue any discussion on this Ordinance until after the public meeting. Davidson: Tom (Phare), would we want to do this regardless of whether the School District was going to build a playground there? Tom Phare, Public Works Director, stated that the School District, through an agreement that was confirmed one to two years ago that gave the School District permission to do what they are going to do on that parcel, exclusive of the right-of-way. He explained that the issue facing Council is whether the ROW should be vacated in order to better accommodate their plans. The issue of recreational facilities on that was essentially approved through that agreement back in march.